Masters Degree   New Jersey

Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Public Administration

23 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

23 Colleges
πŸ“ New Jersey
πŸŽ“ Masters Degree

Showing 1–23 of 23 colleges in New Jersey

Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 78.9%
Annual cost
$64,996/yr
Grad earnings
$70,196
SAT avg
1,308
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 20
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Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 79.4%
Annual cost
$53,982/yr
Grad earnings
$62,208
SAT avg
1,219
ACT mid
30
Apply by Feb 1
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Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 79.4%
Annual cost
$53,982/yr
Grad earnings
$62,208
SAT avg
1,219
ACT mid
30
Apply by Dec 1
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Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 90.5%
Annual cost
$50,052/yr
Grad earnings
$57,815
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Kean University
Union, New Jersey
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 76.9%
Annual cost
$24,924/yr
Grad earnings
$57,237
SAT avg
1,150
ACT mid
20
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $75
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Kean University
Union, New Jersey
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 76.9%
Annual cost
$24,924/yr
Grad earnings
$57,237
SAT avg
1,150
ACT mid
20
Apply by Mar 1 Fee $75
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Kean University
Union, New Jersey
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 76.9%
Annual cost
$24,924/yr
Grad earnings
$57,237
SAT avg
1,150
ACT mid
20
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $75
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Centenary University
Hackettstown, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 96.7%
Annual cost
$51,351/yr
Grad earnings
$53,726
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
19
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Centenary University
Hackettstown, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 96.7%
Annual cost
$51,351/yr
Grad earnings
$53,726
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
19
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Public Administration in New Jersey?
23 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Public Administration in New Jersey, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Public Administration in New Jersey?
Rutgers University-Newark leads with median graduate earnings of $74,479 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Public Administration colleges in New Jersey have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Saint Peter's University, Kean University, Centenary University, Centenary University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Public Administration programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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